Table 2

Exploratory factor analysis

Constructs and measurement itemsCodesMeanStd. DeviationLoadings*CR
Social Media InfluenceSM   0.789
I often use social media to discover new street food trendsSM14.300.9740.967 
I often follow food bloggers to stay updated on new street food trendsSM23.771.0860.614 
Viral food/drink videos on social media particularly catch my attentionSM33.861.0360.624 
Sensory AppealSA   0.859
I find street food visually appealingSA13.910.9670.729 
The smell and taste of street food are very attractiveSA23.870.8620.637 
The novel way street food/drinks are prepared makes me feel interestedSA33.860.8870.886 
The unique flavour combinations in street food make me want to try themSA43.900.8950.843 
Peer InfluencePI   0.882
I often look for and try street food/drinks recommended by my friendsPI13.991.0170.641 
If my friends like a certain food/drink, I also want to try itPI23.901.0040.694 
I feel more confident trying street food/drinks if my friends have already tried themPI34.040.9750.767 
I want to experience street food/drinks that my friends post about on social mediaPI43.661.0330.657 
I trust my friends' recommendations about street food more than advertising clipsPI54.041.0190.692 
Street food/drinks that my friends post about multiple times make me curiousPI63.881.0440.675 
I am motivated to try new street food trends if my friends highly praise themPI74.100.9410.892 
Perceived NoveltyPN   0.861
Rising trend of Street food/drinks often feature different flavours compared to the existing onesPN13.571.0090.861 
I feel that the way street food/drinks are made and presented is very creativePN23.820.9120.717 
I consider a street food trend novel if the food/drink is not something I see frequently in my daily diet.PN33.810.9810.704 
Unique variations in the preparation of street food (for familiar dishes/drinks) can make me feel they are newPN43.820.9450.830 
Perceived SaturationPS   0.815
A food or drink appearing everywhere (every street, every alley) makes it no longer interesting to mePS13.411.2490.692 
Social media pages repeatedly posting information about a street food or drink for a long time makes it less appealingPS23.661.0630.771 
A street food trend will no longer excite or intrigue me when it becomes too popularPS33.771.0900.787 
I don't want to continue trying a street food/drink when it is sold everywherePS43.561.1130.643 
Trend EngagementTE   0.893
I often feel excited when discovering new street food/drinks through social mediaTE13.641.0980.672 
I often recommend or tag friends in social media posts about trendy street food/drinkTE23.701.1080.760 
I often follow hashtags or subscribe for information about street foodTE33.021.3750.847 
I often look for and try street food/drinks as soon as they become popular on social media platformsTE43.990.9640.748 
Among the people I know, I am usually the first to try new street food/drinksTE53.441.1820.633 
I frequently return to or continue buying trendy street food/drinksTE63.521.1260.620 
When planning outings with friends, I often suggest visiting places known for trendy street food/drinks I saw on social mediaTE73.671.0870.861 

Note(s): Factor loadings >0.5

Source(s): Data analysis

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